Russia Interested In Nuclear Development In Indonesia, Minister Of Energy And Mineral Resources: We'll See Later

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif. (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif responded to the interest of Russian energy companies to develop the nuclear power industry or nuclear power plants in Indonesia. .

"We'll see which one is competitive and reliable. The need for nuclear will only start in 2040 based on the energy roadmap that we have compiled," said Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin as quoted by Antara, Monday, July 4. Minister Arifin stated that Indonesia has the raw materials it needs. for the development of nuclear stun and future clean electricity demand.

He stressed that electricity demand must be safe and nuclear technology must also be proven. In the next 20 years, he continued, many countries will also apply and utilize nuclear technology and of course nuclear technology will be increasingly proven safe.

Previously, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed the interest of companies from his country to develop the nuclear stun industry in Indonesia after he met with President Joko Widodo. nuclear energy in Indonesia. Separately, Energy Economics Observer at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Fahmy Radhi assessed that the offer of cooperation in the development of the nuclear industry from Russia was worthy of acceptance by Indonesia. developing nuclear power plants in Indonesia deserves acceptance," said Fahmy.

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is a thermal power plant that uses a nuclear reactor with uranium as the main material to generate electricity. Nuclear power plants are clean energy that can complement the new renewable energy mix for power plants in Indonesia. intermittent nature that depends on sunlight and wind gusts.

Before the cooperation between Indonesia and Russia is realized, the message is that the government, parliament, and the National Energy Council (DEN) must change the National Energy Policy (KEN) which has been placing nuclear energy as the last alternative.

"The KEN must be changed to make nuclear power plants a priority energy. In addition, the government needs to conduct a public campaign to increase public acceptance of the use of nuclear power plants," concluded Fahmy.